Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Minnesota

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$61.32/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Minnesota is $61.32 per hour. This is 29% higher than the US average of $43.42.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Minnesota compared to National Averages

$61.32/hour

Minnesota

29% higher than the US average.

$43.42/hour

United States

How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Minnesota compare to nearby states?

Wisconsin pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Nebraska ($49) and Missouri ($48). Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $65. For comparison, the Minnesota average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $61 per hour — Wisconsin pays 2% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Wisconsin	$60	$65
Nebraska	$49	$51
Missouri	$48	$58
Illinois	$47	$54
Iowa	$46	$50
South Dakota	$41	$43
North Dakota	$39	$39
Michigan	$36	$43

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Minnesota?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Minnesota average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $61 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 19% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$50	$63

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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